Excellent
#38 of 863 schools in MS
Top 4% in state
Central Elementary
Elementary School · Oxford School District · Oxford, MS
An Oxford School District elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
409 Washington Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655
- Math 74% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MS 54% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 15 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,423
Median home value
$275,500
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 3–6 | 2.0 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Regents School of OxfordPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oxford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary is listed in OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Oxford, MS, part of Oxford School District, serving approximately 668 students in grades 4th-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary
What grades does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary rank in MS?
Central Elementary ranks #38 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary?
44.3% of students at Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (662) 234-3497
- Area population (ZIP 38655)
- 45,377
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38655; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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